Ticket and hotel booking are usually the first steps of planning an international trip.
But a forgotten detail can cause problems at the airport.
The International Air Transport Association, ITA, warns that travellers should control passport, visa and health documentation requirements before departure.
In some states, the passport must remain valid for a specific period beyond the planned travel date.
This period differs according to destination, the citizenship of the traveler and the entry conditions.
For this reason, a passport that has not yet expired may not meet all travel conditions.
Transit flights can also provide additional requests.
The ITA offers the Travel Centre platform, which uses information from international official sources to help travelers identify necessary documents.
The organisation stresses that its database is also widely used by airline companies.
Before travel, it is also important to check visa conditions, electronic travel permits, and rules for children traveling with parents or caregivers.
Experts recommend that these checks not be left for starting day.
A paid ticket does not guarantee that the passenger will be allowed to board the plane.
Eventually, document control may be as important as choosing the best price of flying.
